AUG 26
2023
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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OPEN SESAME LEBANESE GRILL.
BEAT. 30/100
2615 OAK LAWN AVE #104 · OAK LAWN, DALLAS
Last inspected August 26, 2023 · passed
32 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 32 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN-COOLER / NOT CLEAN FOR SIGHT AND TOUCH CLEAN PULL OUT DRAWERS FOR SIGHT/TOUCH (DRY INGREDIENT) CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN-COOLER/ NOT CLEAN FOR SIGHT TOUCH
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
CHEMICALS OBSERVED NEXT TO OPEN CONTAINERS OF FLOUR
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EXPIRATION DATES (WIC)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
OBSERVED DISHES INSIDE OF FRONT HAND SINK NO PAPER TOWELS AT BACK HAND SINK
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
CUTTING BOARDS OBSERVED IN POOR CONDITION/ REP RUSTED SHELVING SEEN INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL DRINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED FOOD ON THE FLOOR- WALK -IN-COOLER-COS
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
PROTECT SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS BY STORING OFF THE FLOOR
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL BULK INGREDIENT BINS WITH COMMON NAME
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT ABOVE BACK DOOR HANG WET MOP TO DRY CLEAN. ORGANIZE THE BACK STORAGE AREA WALLS NEAR MOP SINK NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
STAFF RESTROOM OBSERVED NOT CLEAN
FEB 212023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Equipment stored in hand sink
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Address plumbing issues
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
Repair hot water capacity at hand sink
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
AUG 252022PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Raw beef on prep table next to cut vegetables
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Employee observed touching RTE food with Bare hands
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Hand wash sink missing Paper towels
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Employees missing hair restraint
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Utensils with no handles being used as scoops
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Rear door not self closing
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
No covered trash can in female restroom
JUN 242022PASSED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2022
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Observed gnats near floor drain.
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Properly store personal drinks.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at handwash sink and self-closing device on back door. Repair holes in wall.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Do not store food in sink.
*47 Other Violations
Purchase additional containers to cool food down. Clean and organize back storage area.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Food cooling at room temp.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottles and bulk ingredients
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Black build-up observed on soda nozzles.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 272021PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2021
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Cleaning bottle unlabeled
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Hand wash sink not in good working condition
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Must have working food thermometer
*32 Damaged Equipment
damaged drink dispenser
*33 Warewashing equipment, cleaning agents
Dishwasher unable to pump sanitizer
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Employees must have hair restraints
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food must be kept 6 inches above the floor
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Utensils must be kept 6 inches above the floor
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Must clean air intake vents
*47 Handwashing signage
Must have hand wash signs
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APR 272021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in the dishwasher
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean splash and build up throughout the store. Shelves, table top in kitchen, dust on vents, under coke machine, corners and under equipment
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
can not store food or utensils on cloth- can grow bacteria remove protective film from prep table
DEC 182020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
beef above dry peppers and next to ready to eat
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee drinks and personal items on prep surfaces
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
you can not have cloth under curring board- get cutting board mats you can not store food or utensils on clot or paper
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
temperatures not maintained @ 135 degrees f or above. violations are marked with *
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean splash and build up on walls floors and equipment
JUN 302020PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Hand sink, under 3 comp sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
JAN 132020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*47 Handwashing signage
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
JUN 242019PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2019
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
RIC AMBIANT TEMP 50 DEGREE F
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL TOXIC SPRAY BOTTLE
*47 Handwashing signage
AT ALL HAND SINKS
DEC 172018PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ITEMS IN COOLER MISSING DATES- VEGETABLES STORED OVER NIGHT
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
SERVICE NON WORKING HAND SINK
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION
*47 Handwashing signage
AT ALL HAND SINKS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SPRAY BOTTLE SCORED NEXT TO HAND SINK
JUN 82018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SINGLE SERVICE AND BULK ITEMS
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
TO GO CONTAINER
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN VENT HOOD AND VENT TO BE FREE OF DUST
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED, RE-REGISTER
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NEED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS
*47 Handwashing signage
AT HAND SINK
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ITEMS STORED IN COOLER OVER 24 HRS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
RE LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES
DEC 52017PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
WITH BREAD
*47 Handwashing signage
AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
USED FOR WASHING TOWELS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
RICE STORED ON GROUND
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
VENT HOOD NEEDS TO BE CLEAN TO BE FREE OF DUST
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
SHELVES IN KITCHEN
JUN 202017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Dirty vents of A/C intake. Dirty front over door at main service area.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM Certificate on display, but it is original certificate showing food safety education. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Employee observed donning gloves without washing hands.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Rice observed on floor at time of inspection. Foods stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Any foods should be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Any foods stored in cold hold over 24 hours should be date marked. Also clearly identifying product is advised.
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Food Establishment Permit not on display at time of inspection. Records show location is past due on permit fees. Aged as follows: 1-30 days $236.00 31-60 days $236.66 Total amount due $472
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